Environmental Safety & Health Director

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We are seeking an initiative-taking, knowledgeable, and hands-on Environmental Health & Safety Director to lead and manage all aspects of our safety program for Calumet City Plumbing (CCP) located in the southern suburb of Chicago, situated on the Illinois-Indiana border.

The Environmental Health & Safety Director will be responsible for ensuring a culture of safety compliance, accountability, and continuous improvement across all job sites and within the company. This position is 65% field-based
, requiring frequent visits to local job sites to conduct inspections, training, and audits, and 35% office-based to handle planning, reporting, compliance documentation, and program development.

Field-Based (65%):

• Conducts regular job site visits and inspections to ensure compliance with OSHA standards and company safety policies.
• Trains employees in-house for various certifications.
• Identifies potential hazards and implement corrective actions.
• Leads safety meetings and toolbox talks at job sites.
• Provide on-the-spot training, coaching, and guidance to crews.
• Investigate incidents, near-misses, and injuries; document findings and implement prevention strategies.
• Partners with supervisors and crew leads to reinforcing safety protocols and safe work behaviors.
• Ensures proper use and availability of PPE and safety equipment in the field.

Office-Based (35%):

• Develops, implements, and maintains the company's safety program, policies, and procedures.
• Maintains all safety documentation, including OSHA logs, Safety Data Sheets, inspection reports, and training records.
• Coordinates and schedules required safety training and certifications for employees.
• Manages accident investigations, reports and ensures corrective actions are in place.
• Stay current with OSHA regulations and industry safety best practices.
• Prepare monthly safety reports for leadership review.
• Partners with Human Resource Director to co-manage recordkeeping, training, license renewals, and 3rd party auditors’ safety compliance companies and regulatory agencies as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in safety, construction or related field is highly preferred.
• 5+ years of extensive safety experience in construction, plumbing, mechanical, or related industries.
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA standards and construction safety regulations.
• Safety certifications required. (EPA, DOT, OSHA).
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build rapport with field staff and earn trust while enforcing safety standards.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and safety reporting tools.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for daily field visits.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment without direct supervision.
• Willing to work after hours as needed to service CCPs customers 24/7.

• Frequent travel to job sites within Indiana and Illinois.
• Exposure to construction and plumbing site conditions include varying weather and terrain.
• Ability to lift equipment or materials up to 50 lbs.
• Sitting and/or standing for extended periods of time.
• Standard office environment for administrative work.

As a growing, well-respected, and family-owned plumbing company, we have prioritized the health and safety of our team for over 50 years. You will have the opportunity to shape our safety culture, implement impactful programs, and work directly with field staff to make a real difference in day-to-day operations.

Our work goes beyond plumbing, we encompass a vast range of construction, infrastructure projects, water management, and foundational site work.

• Competitive compensation package.
• Salary range - $85K to $120K (Salary commensurate based on experience level).
• Employer paid premiums for health and dental insurance.
• Company paid life insurance policy.
• Company issued vehicle, cell phone, and computer.
• Paid time off to include holidays.
• Continuous learning is part of our culture, supported by paid training sessions and certifications.
• CCP is committed to Life Work Balance.

Calumet City Plumbing Company is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. Calumet City Plumbing Company recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.